The Cat's Waltz - Climax


In the Shaw Foundation Amphitheatre



As everyone congregated for the Zoo’s 50th anniversary party at the amphitheatre, the tense atmosphere was obvious. All the animals could not help but think maliciously: I’m so much better than them. And as the swan danced, the otters jeered, “Looks like someone was too proud to admit they needed practice.”
 
“Well it’s not like you otters are any better, sleeping all day or bearing kids instead of practising your item.” the panda scoffed loudly.
 
“Says the clan stingy pokers,” the elephants trumpeted.
 
The swan then squawked, “You smelly and attention-seeking elephants have no right to talk!”
 
“Keep quiet, you fowl! Don’t get involved in our mammalian politics!” the rest roared.
 
The argument soon erupted into an all-out riot as everyone attacked each other baselessly. Slowly, everyone’s flaws pointed out by the cat seemed clearer and more magnified in each other’s eyes. The foolish animals failed to realise their rash actions were caused by believing in the imagination of a single cat.
 
A needle-like jab to their abdomen was what ended the brawl. With a thud, the animals saw each other fall to the floor in slow motion. The following silence was piercing.

Drifting off, they faintly heard the deliverance of the most shocking form of enlightenment.
 
“You’re all animals, so play nice.” 

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I'm a mega weeb who just wants to share some online novels I've read and maybe translate some of them to english along the way. I do not guarantee the accuracy of my translations.

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